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Yasso 800’s:
Training Tool or Test?
Posted February 25th, 2009 at 9:03 AM by Jim Fortner
Section: Running & Training, Training Tips
Yasso 800’s work best for the purpose for which Bart Yasso intended them. That isn’t so much as a training method, but as a test tool to verify one’s specific marathon goal. (However, …
Beat the Running Blahs
Posted February 24th, 2009 at 10:00 AM by Katie Drummond
Section: Running & Training, Training Tips, Cross Training, Health & Fitness, Exercise
Sometimes, it feels like nothing could be more rewarding than a long run in the fresh spring air. Your legs are weightless, the day is windless, and the minutes seem to …
Opt for an outdoor run to chase away the winter blues
Posted December 27th, 2008 at 9:30 AM by Valerie Cerami
Section: Running & Training, Motivation, Training Tips, Health & Fitness, Exercise
Are you feeling lethargic? Craving carbs? Noticing sleep disturbances? Experiencing depression? Anxious? Gaining weight? Having difficulty concentrating?
If so, you’re not alone – and you’re not crazy! …
Nick Symmonds: Preparing for Indoor Track & My Base Training Regimen
(Elite Athlete Blog Entry 22)
Posted October 14th, 2008 at 9:30 AM by Nick Symmonds
Section: News & Results, Running & Training, Track & Field, Training Plans, Training Tips, Elite Athlete Blogs, Nick Symmonds
Welcome to the official blog of middle-distance track star and 2008 U.S. Olympian Nick Symmonds. Be sure to check every other Monday …
TFS Running Podcast: Jordan Hasay on How To Deal with Success at a Young Age
Posted September 29th, 2008 at 11:31 AM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Running & Training, Cross Country, Track & Field, Training Tips, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, College, High School
Today I’m joined by high school running phenom Jordan Hasay, who competed this past summer as a …
Three Ways to Run Injury-Free
Posted April 9th, 2008 at 3:00 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Training Tips, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise
Among those who call themselves runners, there seems to be a shared sense of community and understanding. We smile knowingly at tales of windy 20-milers or sunrise jogs on the water. We compare black …
Podcast 115: JAY JOHNSON Univ. of Colorado Middle- Distance Coach (Part 2 of 2)
Posted January 17th, 2008 at 7:40 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Running & Training, Track & Field, Training Plans, Training Tips, Cross Training, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, Training Plans, Tools & Resources, College
Episode 115 of The Final Sprint Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my two-part interview with …
Podcast 114: JAY JOHNSON Univ. of Colorado Middle- Distance Coach (Part 1 of 2)
Posted January 17th, 2008 at 6:00 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Running & Training, Motivation, Movies, Track & Field, Training Plans, Training Tips, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, Training Plans, College
Episode 114 of The Final Sprint Podcast, the most listened to running podcast in North America, features my two-part interview with …
Braving Boston: Amy’s Journal for First-Time Marathon Runners [Part I]
Posted January 16th, 2008 at 11:56 AM by Katie Drummond
Section: Running & Training, Motivation, Training Tips
Meet Amy Hinrichs - part student, part writer, part comedienne - and part marathon runner. This April, Amy will embark on her first ever Boston Marathon. Whether you run ‘em, or only dream about it, join Amy on her training …
The Great Debate: Treadmill vs. Pavement Running
Posted December 30th, 2007 at 3:30 PM by Megan Hueter
Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Training Tips, Health & Fitness, Exercise
With the low temperatures and adverse weather, it’s no wonder that many exercisers choose to hibernate and sweat in the gym instead of going out in the elements. But a …




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On June 9, 2009
Bridget said:
I completely agree with this article. Although I don't think moderate caffeine before a moderate workout...